Factors Contributing to Late-Stage Breast Cancer Presentation in sub-Saharan Africa

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dc.date.accessioned2021-12-14T08:52:53Z
dc.date.available2021-12-14T08:52:53Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractPurpose of Review Late stage at breast cancer diagnosis is a major contributor to poor survival from breast cancer in many sub- Saharan African countries. Using Ugandan as an example, we discuss barriers along the journey to diagnosis and highlight areas where improvements are needed. Recent Findings In Uganda, the majority of breast cancer patients noticed symptoms of their cancer for at least 9 months prior to diagnosis, which is typical of many African countries. For most women, the health provider delay is extensive, owing to barriers related to cost, transport, stigma, provider knowledge, and difficult-to-navigate referral systems. Summary Downstaging efforts should focus on reducing health system delay and target low community awareness. Implementation research to strengthen women’s breast cancer knowledge, access to breast health services, and referral pathways provide clear opportunities for downstaging.en_US
dc.identifier.citationScheel, J. R., Anderson, S., Foerster, M., Galukande, M., & McCormack, V. (2018). Factors contributing to late-stage breast cancer presentation in sub-Saharan Africa. Current Breast Cancer Reports, 10(3), 142-147.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12609-018-0278-7en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12609-018-0278-7
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/468
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherCurrent Breast Cancer Reportsen_US
dc.subjectSub-SaharanAfrica .en_US
dc.subjectBreast canceren_US
dc.subjectLate-stage diagnosisen_US
dc.titleFactors Contributing to Late-Stage Breast Cancer Presentation in sub-Saharan Africaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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